First time Minister 'ready for challenge'

Thursday, 3 July 2014 00:00

Richard Ronan MHK with the Lieutenant Governor Adam Wood

Castletown MHK Richard Ronan says he'd like to see government working collectively following the latest round of cabinet musical chairs.

Yesterday he was awarded his first ministerial position as Minister of Environment, Food and Agriculture - taking over from Phil Gawne who's moved to Infrastructure.

The changes were sparked by the resignation of Economic Development Minister John Shimmin - he's now been replaced by former Infrastructure boss Laurence Skelly.

Mr Ronan says he's ready to undertake the challenge:

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